Key Takeaway
Morehead Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sutter, Sutter County, CA. It has 110 violations on record (18 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Butte Sand & Gravel.
Morehead Pit
Operator: Butte Sand & Gravel
Controller: Darren Morehead
Location: Sutter, Sutter County, CA
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 110 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 | 56.14130(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/23/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/05/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 12/01/2021 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $416 |
| 01/06/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $372 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/05/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/13/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/28/2017 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/08/2017 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/08/2017 | 56.11027 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/08/2017 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/08/2017 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 68 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 02/24/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 10/02/2024 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 04/16/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2024 | 01/17/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/20/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 01/30/2023 | 02/09/2023 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 04/11/2022 | 04/11/2022 | 3.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Morehead Pit have?
Morehead Pit has 110 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Morehead Pit?
Morehead Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sutter, Sutter County, CA. It currently has 13 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Morehead Pit?
According to MSHA records, Morehead Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Morehead Pit?
Morehead Pit is operated by Butte Sand & Gravel and controlled by Darren Morehead. MSHA Mine ID: 0401712.